Community Spotlight: CrabFest

Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival: Oct 10-12, 2025

More than twenty years ago, a simple cooking demonstration in Port Angeles sparked a celebration of Dungeness crab and local seafood. What began as a small community event has since grown into one of the most beloved seafood festivals in the nation.

Each year, crab lovers from across North America flock to the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival—affectionately known as CrabFest—for a weekend filled with family fun, flavorful food, and festive coastal charm.

More than Just Crab 

While the abundance of succulent crab is reason enough for many to attend, CrabFest offers much more than just seafood. Prefer land-based fare? No problem! A wide range of local and regional restaurants will be serving up delicious options to satisfy every palate.

Festival fun goes beyond the plate, too. Join in on the popular Grab-a-Crab Derby, catch live cooking demonstrations, or lace up your shoes for the Saturday 5k Fun Run. One of the weekend’s most thrilling highlights is the Coast Guard’s live search and rescue demo—always a crowd favorite. [Check out the full schedule here.]

This year, the pier will be buzzing with booths featuring local artists, craftspeople, small businesses, and community organizations. And when you’re ready to relax, grab a seat and enjoy live music every evening.

Partnering with First Fed  

First Fed has proudly supported CrabFest for many years—both through sponsorships and enthusiastic team volunteers.

“We’re so excited to be part of this year’s CrabFest,” said Donya Alward, Director of Community Engagement at First Fed. “Stop by our tent to check out a gallery of winning photos from our 2025 Proudly PNW Photo Contest, and enjoy a fun coloring activity for the kids!”

Even with strong community involvement, the festival is always looking for additional volunteers. Those interested can sign up online to help make this beloved event a success.

Plan Your Visit 

Fresh local Dungeness Crab awaits!